Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist / Mental Health Tech (part-time AM)

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We have opening for a Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Specialist in our Needs Assessment Department.

  • AM Shift
  • PART-TIME
  • 8-hr shifts
  • Weekend availability a must!
  • Pay range: $23 - $25 Per hour

What We Do

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do

Our Behavioral Health Specialists make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness.

This position provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, field phone calls and routes calls as necessary, accompany and transport patients as assigned, provide clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care, the department and other duties as assigned.

You will learn about the world of behavioral health and develop a lasting career in healthcare.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.

EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

We participate in the E-Verify program. Follow the link for additional information. uscis.gov

Education & Experience

  • High school degree, GED or equivalent required
  • Hospital and/or psych experience
  • Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face
  • Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred
  • Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful
  • Hospital and/or psych experience preferred
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard
  • Current BLS for healthcare provider card upon hire
  • Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time off
  • Life Insurance
  • AD & D insurance

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care for individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders and assists with administrative tasks. They are also responsible for managing phone inquiries and transporting patients as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong customer service and telephone skills. Previous experience in a hospital or psychiatric setting is preferred, along with a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health supportSubstance use disorder treatmentClerical supportAdministrative supportPatient transportMedical terminologyConfidentialityTherapeutic Options

Healthcare Professional Career Context

In California, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$63k (46 salary observations; 207 listings), vs ~$55k nationally (212 salary observations; 4,968 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the healthcare market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$48k–$52khealthcare median $49k (middle half $46k–$53k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$63k median in California$55k nationally (+14%)46 state / 212 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$45k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in California79 active1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 85% no call · 28% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
healthcare pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends
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About Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak

Mental Health Care
Bakersfield, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Paid time off
Sick time off
Life Insurance

Living in Covina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$780k
Typical market rent
$2,598/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.